{
  "id": 14164716,
  "title": "Meet SMRT staff’s ‘Big Boss’: Cassidy, the 3-legged cat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/meet-smrt-staffs-big-boss-cassidy-the-3-legged-cat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/meet-smrt-staffs-big-boss-cassidy-the-3-legged-cat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SMRT staff have become a devoted family to Cassidy, a three-legged cat who has been their \"Big Boss\" since 2008. Located at the Kim Chuan Depot near the Tai Seng MRT station, Cassidy's quirky charm has earned her the nickname of \"Big Boss\" among employees. Known for her keen observation of staff activities, Cassidy was watching colleagues clock in and out of the office when she tragically lost her leg in an accident on April 12. This event, undisclosed by any witnesses, sent shockwaves through the depot. In the aftermath, a $30,000 veterinary bill was paid through contributions from depot employees and beyond. Cassidy's caregivers, including Daniel Siew and Zanna Lee, took it upon themselves to nurse her back to health. Lee, a senior manager, even took Cassidy home each day to ensure her well-being, given her own cat-loving nature. The accident initially brought people from various departments together, with everyone chipping in to support Cassidy's recovery. The staff now maintain a Microsoft Teams chat group updated on Cassidy's progress and antics, uniting colleagues who might not ordinarily interact closely.",
  "summary": "Kim Chuan Depot’s resident feline has helped staff bond.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}